tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post7336718053549727587..comments2023-09-11T13:56:56.236+01:00Comments on Postcards From Across the Pond: A Day In LondonMikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-75206871836083293192011-03-29T16:14:24.269+01:002011-03-29T16:14:24.269+01:00You're probably right about it not really maki...You're probably right about it not really making a difference, but at least we have the freedom to protest, which isn't true in so many parts of the world. Good to see that you took part.Mother Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648404612737553605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-17116096455589123412011-03-28T16:08:30.441+01:002011-03-28T16:08:30.441+01:00A free society is a wonderful thing. Really. You...A free society is a wonderful thing. Really. You're right that one march doth not a movement make, but as one spanner in the toolbox of civil governance it's kind of handy, especially when the weather cooperates. :) And think how much worse protesters in, say, Gary, Indiana have it, without all those nifty landmarks to enjoy along the way.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-36350266793841612322011-03-28T06:31:26.498+01:002011-03-28T06:31:26.498+01:00Steve, It's just that you have to wonder if pr...Steve, It's just that you have to wonder if protests could be outlawed because of this. That would be so, so wrong.<br /><br />The news continues to show the damage (makes great TV, really) but the shots of the crowd at the March are quite impressive, as well. But as far as I know, Cameron hasn't hastily assembled his advisors and told them, "We have to change our domestic policies right away!" In fact, a government spokesperson was on the telly saying just what I predicted, that it was a nice rally and good on the people for speaking up but they weren't going to change anything.MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-89308417086945988532011-03-27T22:59:20.405+01:002011-03-27T22:59:20.405+01:00Fair point Mike....Fair point Mike....steveghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613989768301181748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-16410856035410221962011-03-27T13:55:16.255+01:002011-03-27T13:55:16.255+01:00I'm glad you enjoyed your walk and the experie...I'm glad you enjoyed your walk and the experience of being part of something bigger than yourself. Unison have always been good to me. I was in that union for many years and there was one time in my life when I could not have done without them. Good on yer!Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-21568474432028494942011-03-27T13:42:56.488+01:002011-03-27T13:42:56.488+01:00Steve, I couldn't miss the reports of the viol...Steve, I couldn't miss the reports of the violence; after all, it makes better pictures in the news. Still, and I give credit to the news reporters for this, it was continually stressed that the violence had nothing to do with the march.<br /><br />These people who perpetrate the violence are not protesters but louts and thugs who simply take advantage of the anonymity a crowd provides so they can throw rocks at building and petrol bombs at police without much risk of getting caught. They lack the courage, conviction and nobility of an actual protester and show themselves for what they are--criminals.<br /><br />So I didn't give them any space in my post, and I've already given them too much here.MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-75054899930601288142011-03-27T13:33:12.731+01:002011-03-27T13:33:12.731+01:00Did you see any of tthe voilence that has been rep...Did you see any of tthe voilence that has been reported? It's a shame that the fair and valid point made by you and the many thousands of others on the march is now all for nothing due to a few anarchists(?) who attached themselves to the protest to cause trouble. That is all that will be remembered by most people and all that will be remarked upon by the politicians, using it as a reason to take no notice at all of 250,00 "rabble rousers".<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the day though Mike. (seriously, not being ironic or anything)steveghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613989768301181748noreply@blogger.com